As a youngish woman with a media career, a husband and two dogs, she was no good for the show.A finale between a man who frequently reminded us that his father died and a housewife who misses her children would create a much greater emotional bond between the viewers and the contestants.

At least they kept Ellie on the show until nearly the end so we could enjoy her cuteness although I'd doubt her ability to cook toast.

Danni (aka Legohead - nasty but funny nickname) was kept on for a while for hear tearys more than her cuteness.